Still on the rise

Flood water continues to rise in Carmi. At 6:30 a.m. today, the Little Wabash River was at 29.85 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet.

Flood water continues to rise in Carmi. At 6:30 a.m. today, the Little Wabash River was at 29.85 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet.

The river is expected to crest tomorrow morning at 30.5 feet in the upper stages of minor flooding levels according to the National Weather Service.

The Wabash River at New Harmony is currently at 16.66 feet and expected to crest Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 18.3 feet. Flood stage is 15 feet.

Visually in Carmi, the flood waters that collect between Church Street and Eckerle Park have also increased. On Tuesday, the top yellow bar of the bridge across the creek was still exposed. Thursday, the bar was submerged but still visible. Early this morning, the bar was not visible at all from Church Street. Flooding is not expected to reach any homes in that area.

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